It’s been a busy month already. I enjoy that, but still it is nice to have down day. It got me to thinking about what a perfect day might look like.
It too would be a busy day yes?
Oh yes. A perfect day could be the day they discover how to make zero calorie chocolate that tastes like regular! It would be partly spent at the beach, partly deep in the wood hiking.
I’d have my pup with me and the weather would be hot, low humidity with a good breeze. Oh..and we’d have ice-cream somewhere in there too. And every meal would be delectable and full of my favourite things. Most importantly I would not be the one cooking or cleaning up!
Hmmm, maybe I should finish my breakfast before I write more. I’m sensing a theme 
You know what I noticed? All of the stuff I’ve thought about so far is all about me. There is nothing in there that reaches out to the rest of the world.
Ouch. What is that saying?
I actually lay awake last night contemplating this. It was really bothering me. Somewhere in there I was missing something really important. I suppose I could reason out that the perfect day would be about indulging in all my favorite pleasures right? But that seemed like a childish way to create a perfect day. I want to live my life bigger than that.
So I realized at some point that my day of pure focus on me-me-me and indulgence doesn’t make sense because I get a great deal of pleasure, joy and elation when I help a person with a breakthrough. I love knowing that I created something or caused someone else to have a better day. My heart needs to feel that I have been compassionate and done something to assist those who cannot speak for themselves and who are vulnerable in order to be at peace with itself. I know this. How are these things not in my perfect day?
So, the universe heard me. This morning as I sat down to write I came across this quote quite by accident.
You can’t live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you. ~John Wooden
Yes. The universe is not always super subtle is it? The thing is, I needed to hear that. I was correct in where I was going with this thought process. Even a made-up, perfect day would need to fall in line with my values in order to really be perfect.
Shoot, this stuff runs deep doesn’t it? I am always being amazed at where I discover my values making my life run its true course.
In all truth, this wasn’t what I had planned to write about today. The realization of how important living in your truth is and how it touches every single aspect of life really made me sit up and take notice today. When my heart and soul gets a message like this I have to share it. It’s bigger than me and I need to let it out.
My truth. My joy, my peace comes from right there.
Have you experienced a deep movement like this? How did it change your life?
What an amazing insight you shared here about your perfect day, Bonnie!
I think it says a lot about us as human beings when we are able to include other’s in our lives. Especially when the natural thing to do would be to think of ones self first. I’ve come to believe that “true success” in life is unattainable if we fail to do this very thing first. That’s not to say that I’ve mastered it myself, but it does say that I’m constantly becoming more mindful of what needs to take place in my life, as you’ve done here.
I have these types of reflecting moments more here lately than I used to have in the past, but I think that it’s only due partly to my getting to know Deeone better. My grandmother used to tell me quite often and I’m sure there’s a quote out there that says something similar; if we go through life living it with our hands shut, we leave little to no room for anything we want to find us. In other words, give and it will be given back to you. That’s the very thing we do each time we include other’s; we’re freely giving something of ourselves.
Wonderful post, my friend.
Wow! This is a powerful insight, Bonnie! I have to admit, I would not have included others in my perfect day at all. In fact, I think my perfect day is much less active than yours too. =P At the same time, you’re so right that helping another brings the biggest smile to my face and a very strong feeling of joy! Thanks for having me reflect on this friend! I need more insights these days. =)
Hey Bonnie,
All the cold is sure having its consequences!
Well, for once I never thought about perfect. I try the best to take each opportunity, each day and each moment and see how it works. I will try my best, I will give whatever I can, but perfection isn’t really a habit!
I remember when I was a young kid laying on the grass, looking up into the sky and watching the clouds. Even then I felt life was good. And now I know how important it is each day to make it the best we can, share all that we can and give as much as we can. Thank you Bonnie for your inspiring reminder!
I never have worried or dreamed about a perfect day. I spend my time making sure that I don’t have a bad day- and neither do my friends or clients. I find that generally means that I have a slew of nearly perfect days behind me when i analyze my week.
Each time we remove an impediment from our efforts- or our friends and associates, there is a lift to our step- and a lift in theirs. Sometimes, there’s even a hug, high five, and a kiss that is also accumulated.
Try it- you’ll love it.
Interesting post Bonnie. To a certain extent we are the center of our universe but when you are on purpose, we can only meet your needs by meeting the needs of others. Fair exchange- sometimes but the outcome is always astonishing.
I saw that quote, too, the other day. And when you are called by the Universe, you are compelled to follow its lead. A similar post went out to my crew today talking about how when I sit down to write, I’m not certain of where the keystrokes will take me, but often it is in the direction I need to go.
I love that quote! It’s so true. I had a similar revelation a few months ago and decided to donate my time to a charity that utilizes my design skills and helps others at the same time. There’s nothing better than helping others who appreciate the help. And as the quote says, knowing that they won’t repay me is the best payment. Excellent post.